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Understanding 9/11Cinema of the psychic realm : a critical survey
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v, 232 p. : 23 cm
"This book explores the depiction of paranormal powers in fiction films, examining how popular films both reflect and influence the way modern society perceives the notion of psychic abilities. The psychic theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films"--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-222) and index
Includes filmography
A brief history of the paranormal in fact and fiction -- Early paranormal films -- ESP in drama, comedy and children's films -- Paranormal crime and melodrama -- The dark side of ESP : horror and fantasy -- Alien ESP -- Psi-fi : psychic science fiction blockbusters -- Remote viewing, black psi-ops and paranoia
"This book explores the depiction of paranormal powers in fiction films, examining how popular films both reflect and influence the way modern society perceives the notion of psychic abilities. The psychic theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films"--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-222) and index
Includes filmography
A brief history of the paranormal in fact and fiction -- Early paranormal films -- ESP in drama, comedy and children's films -- Paranormal crime and melodrama -- The dark side of ESP : horror and fantasy -- Alien ESP -- Psi-fi : psychic science fiction blockbusters -- Remote viewing, black psi-ops and paranoia
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